18 Best Face Moisturizers for 2014

Find the best moisturizer for you, whether your skin is oily, dry, sensitive or somewhere in between

Depending on your skin type, moisturizer is either a take-it-or-leave-it product or a can't-live-without-it item. But in reality, nearly all skin types can benefit from some sort of moisturizer.

Dry skin types can certainly attest to this. Without a daily dose of hydration your skin would be flaky, itchy and tight. Luckily, this list of the best moisturizers includes products that deliver intense hydration that lasts all day without causing breakouts or greasiness.

Oily skin types might use moisturizer less often, but you actually need it just as much. Because people with oily or acne-prone skin often put drying products on, your skin may start to produce more oil to balance it out (yikes!). But using a light moisturizer (even one with oil-control properties) can help keep skin in balance and actually cause it to produce less oil over time. Thankfully, this list also has light moisturizers that are perfect for oily skin -- they don't cause breakouts or extra shine, but do offer some hydration.

And if you have sensitive skin, you know that a good moisturizer can calm redness or flare-ups of skin issues like eczema. Most sensitive skin will benefit from a basic moisturizer without a lot of added chemicals or preservatives, and there are plenty of products that fit that bill perfectly on this list.

So check it out, and we're sure you'll find the best moisturizer for your skin.

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 8.8*
Why it's great: TotalBeauty.com readers love this cream because it "is excellent for sensitive, acne-prone skin." One reader says she used it after a damaging glycolic peel and her "skin healed quickly and beautifully." Another user who suffers from rosacea uses it "every day" because it "really reduces the redness." Readers describe it as "the perfect product" to combat dry, sensitive skin. The texture is "very thick" and your skin feels "very comfortable" after applying. One reader says, "I am so happy. I don't think I will ever use anything else." A bonus? Several readers say they "love the smell" of this moisturizer.

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.1*
Why it's great: Readers "won't leave home without it!" One reader loves that "all I need is a dab of this every day to keep my skin soft all day long." They also say "it never breaks [them] out" and "it works great on skin with eczema." Plus, "It also has mica, which gives your face a slight shimmer, and it's wonderful!" These things make it readers' "favorite winter product."

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.2*
Why it's great: Readers love this lightweight, oil-free moisturizer for the summer months. Says one reader: "I can already tell this is going to revolutionize my summer face." Because it's so light, she says she is looking forward to "not having [her] entire face slide into [her] lap at the end of the day." Readers say this moisturizer still manages to "quench" their skin, even though "you only need a dab." One reader says, "this moisturizer is like no other," because it works on her "sensitive, acne-prone" skin. Another notices that it "seems to help clear things up more quickly" when she has the occasional breakout. "I wear this every day and it feels like I'm not wearing anything! My skin is even, soft and healthy-looking!"

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.2*
Why it's great: The price may shock you, but readers say "the product lasts a long time and it's so worth the money." What makes it worth the splurge? Readers say, "This cream feels amazing on your skin," and "it makes your skin soft and minimizes pores." One reader says, "You will definitely feel that youthful glow." Also, "it did not make my face break out." The final word: I "never thought I could possibly love a product this much," readers say.

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.2*
Why it's great: One reader raves, "It gives my face a radiance (not oiliness) that no other moisturizer has given me." In addition to the "natural-looking glow," readers like that it "sinks into the skin to help your foundation go on smoother and stay better," and say it's "fabulous for normal or slightly dry" skin. One reader says she looks "19 again" and another agrees, saying it leaves her with "a healthy halo glow."

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.2*
Why it's great: Called "the perfect moisturizer" by one reader, this product "combines SPF with age-fighting ingredients in a gentle formula." One reader has been using this product for 10 years, and says it is her "forever moisturizer." Other readers like it because it is "light and creamy," "refreshing," "isn't heavy" and "doesn't cause breakouts." Readers with sensitive skin report it "doesn't sting" and "doesn't have a scent" that irritates. This moisturizer is "heaven in a bottle" and is "well worth the results," say readers.

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.2*
Why it's great: Readers concede that this is expensive, but say, "It leaves your face feeling great. Your fine lines slowly fade, your pores slowly shrink and you have the best natural glow you could ever ask for." One reader also adds, "it's pretty concentrated, and [it] lasts me for months even when I use it morning and night." Readers say this "never irritates" and "feels calming." Plus, "the redness that I've always had around the corners of my nose totally disappeared," one reader says.

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.2*
Why it's great: Readers say this "magic in a bottle" is "amazing for sensitive skin." "It glides on super smoothly," has a "light, pleasant scent" and "absorbs quickly." This "all-in-one" product works for readers as "day/night cream, eye cream, anti-aging serum and makeup primer." Readers are enthusiastic about their "healthy, nourished glow" and call it their "go-to product." As one woman put it, this product gives her "radiant skin and the confidence to match."

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.3*
Why it's great: Readers rave about the "fruity scent" of this product. One woman says, "It genuinely makes me happy just to put it on in the morning." Others say you "can feel it working" as it exfoliates your skin. Another reader reports that her skin feels "softer and less tight," adding that its non-greasy formula is a "plus." "This product is well worth the money," says one woman. "I have never used something that made my face so soft and didn't clog my pores."

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.3*
Why it's great: "I am in love," says one reader about this hydrating serum. Others say this product "goes on silky smooth," "works like a charm" and "is incredibly hydrating." They say, "results are immediate," leaving your skin "hydrated and glowing." One reader finds that her redness has "toned down" and her skin is "glowing" after just one use. Although the product contains retinol, readers "did not find it irritating at all." The product is marketed as a serum, but readers say it works as an "everyday moisturizer" and "another moisturizer on top of it is unnecessary." One reader declares, "I fully anticipate this being my new staple."

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.3*
Why it's great: Readers rave about the "amazing," "lovely" texture of this moisturizer because it doesn't make their skin "oily" or "cause breakouts." They say the formula is "thick, creamy" and "penetrates instantly." They agree the "high SPF" is "extremely important," but note that it "goes on smooth" without an "iridescent sheen." Wearing makeup over it was "no problem" for readers, who were able to apply foundation "right over it." One reader says, "My skin has never looked more radiant and beautiful."

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.3*
Why it's great: An "A+ all around!" readers say. Why? Because "it's a great moisturizer, even for oily skin, it has an SPF of 30, plus it's full of vitamin C ... which also gives it a fresh orange scent," one reader raves. Others love that it "is light, yet moisturizing and not greasy at all" and say their "skin's brighter, rosier, and ... glows all day." One reader says it "reverses sun damage and brightens skin while protecting it!"

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.3*
Why it's great: Readers call this product a "perfect 10," "a must-have" and "a staple" in their skin care routine. They say it's "lightweight" but still provides "great UVA/UVB coverage." One reader says, "I never leave the house without it," because the "30 SPF is a skin saver." This day cream is slightly tinted, which readers say "ever so slightly evens out the skin tone" and gives them "a dewy, moisturized look." Another says it's a "wonderful product" she uses in place of foundation "almost all year." Readers like that it has SPF, "it's sheer and light without being orange" and it has a "matte finish." Reviewers say they "use it every day" and "can't live without it."

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.4*
Why it's great: "The product really does make your face brighter," readers say. They also agree "the level of hydration it provides is perfect." In addition to the "comfortable feel" of the moisturizer, readers say they "have noticed a diminished appearance in freckles" and "brown spots went away." Plus, it "feels so light you forget you have lotion/sunscreen on" and "it works well with...very sensitive skin," readers say.

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.4*
Why it's great: Readers say that this product is "like body butter for the face," makes their skin like "silk" and "helps heal" breakouts and scars. Says one reader, "My pimples are gone and my skin feels so smooth." One woman admits she was afraid to try the product "because of the oils" in it, but says her skin "hasn't looked this clear in years" after giving it a try. Another woman says that she was made a "believer" after experiencing the "awesome moisturizing power" of the sample the company sent her. She says the product "soaks into the skin," helps "heal stubborn scars" and "doesn't cause breakouts."

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.6*
Why it's great: Readers say their skin was "wonderfully velvety," "moist" and "soft and brightened" after using this cream. They also note that it didn't make their skin "oily" or "cause breakouts." Readers who call it the "super moisturizer" and "worth the money," love this cream because it "feels like silk," "works wonders" and "sinks right into their skin" with "no annoying residue." Several note that it's pricey, but one reader says it is a "definite repurchase" for the effect is has on her skin.

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.7*
Why it's great: Ladies with sensitive skin call this "rich" cream "very soothing." Readers find that this cream is "great" for skin irritation from "AHAs, retin-A," "rosacea and allergies," and "laser treatments and facials." One woman even says she has "used it on kitchen burns" and experienced "no scarring." Even though it sounds like a heavy-duty cream, they also say it's "non-greasy," "soaks in quickly" and even "diminishes lines." Though they note it's a "little spendy," they also say it's "worth every penny" and "a little goes a long way."

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 10*
Why it's great: "Your face will feel like a baby's bottom," is the sentiment echoed by more than one reviewer about the number one-rated facial moisturizer. Readers say this product "feels like velvet" and makes their skin "soft and firm." Many TotalBeauty.com reviewers say they love this moisturizer for its "gentle exfoliator." One reader says that she finds it allows other products to "penetrate much better," "since it gets rid of dead skin." As one reader puts it -- "you see results."

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I am so happy that an affordable product was the number one choice. $400 for moisturizer is ridiculous! I wonder why none of the Boots No. 7 creams didn't make the list since the press made such a big deal about how great they were.

I was actually looking at this list to find a replacement for the Body Shop Vit C moisturizer. I have it now and it is really disappointing, definitely leaves my skin feeling greasy and worsened my complexion considerably. Before I used the Vit E moisturizer and my skin was very smooth, switched to Vit C for summer but it was a mistake. DO NOT RECOMMEND IT!